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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Twosday- 2-22-22!
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Proposal to Give County Commissioners More Power Fails in Committee as Oklahoma Ag Groups Cheer
- Oklahoma Farmer and Rancher CARE Champions Attend 76th Annual National Association of Conservation Districts Meeting
- Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 Illustrates Federation of State Beef Councils Role in the Industry
- 2022 World Pork Expo Showcases Pork Industry Innovations and Education
- Cattle Cycle Scenario 2: What if Drought Abates and Isn't An Issue in 2022?
- Congress Urges EPA to Protect Supply Chains Through Continued Dicamba Access
- Beef Podcast Talks Conservation and Sustainability
- KC at Her First NAFB Board Meeting as Southern Region Veep
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Proposal to Give County Commissioners More Power Fails in Committee as Oklahoma Ag Groups Cheer |
Agricultural groups that represent farmers, ranchers and those who live in rural areas of the state were united- and that resulted in a legislative win for the ag community at the start of the third week of the 2022 State Legislative session.
The victory came on a vote of HB 2990 in the County and Municipal Committee of the Oklahoma House. After considerable debate- the measure was defeated by a 4 yes- 6 no vote.
Executive Vice President Michael Kelsey tells the Oklahoma Farm Report "OCA is pleased that HB 2990 failed to advance from Committee today in a bipartisan vote. More government regulation is not what is needed as proposed by 2990. OCA appreciates being part of a broad coalition to help defeat this type of over reach."
HB2990 and it's companion, SB1182, have been very concerning for Agriculture, Energy and other groups as they could result in a "fundamental shift in how we do county government in Oklahoma"- according to Steve Thompson with Oklahoma Farm Bureau.
After the vote-I talked with Thompson about the push by the ag community that resulted in the Committee saying no to this proposal.
Thompson was pleased: "we were really proud of the way that it went down- and there were a couple of different versions of the bill as they keep narrowing the focus but still there was some danger there in what they might be able to do in unincorporated areas and really expand the scope and it would significantly change the way county government worked. It was a big victory for Farm Bureau as well as all of our other farm groups and also other industries- oil and gas and telecommunications all sent a message today."
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Oklahoma Farmer and Rancher CARE Champions Attend 76th Annual National Association of Conservation Districts Meeting |
Six Oklahoma farmers and ranchers identified as Champions through the Conservation and Agriculture Reach Everyone (CARE) project recently attended the 76th NACD Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla. In collaboration with the Oklahoma Black Historical Research Project Inc. (OKHBRI) the attendees were Kwame Mboya, Oklahoma County Conservation District, Rich Auer, Nowata County Conservation District, TJ Love, Wagoner County Conservation District, Washington Jones, Logan County Conservation District/ Oklahoma Black Historical Research Project, Alvin Lee, Seminole County Conservation District/OBHRPI, and Milford Roberts, Seminole County Conservation District/OBHRPI.
The thematic focus of the 76th annual meeting was “Conservation Defined for All,” which was the ideal opportunity to highlight the work being done in Oklahoma by the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD).
On Monday, February 14th, OACD Executive Director, Sarah Blaney, presented on the CARE project and facilitated a discussion between David Stephens, OBHRPI, Major TJ Love, Wagoner County Conservation District, and Grant Victor, Ottawa County Conservation District.
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Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 Illustrates Federation of State Beef Councils Role in the Industry |
This past Saturday, NASCAR kicked off the 2022 season with the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300. The race marked the second year the Federation of State Beef Councils partnered with the NASCAR Xfinity Series to promote and celebrate beef.
Talking about the event with us is Colin Woodall, the chief executive officer of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Woodall said the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. brand is one of the most recognized brands to date.
“To be able to take that brand and apply it to a NASCAR race has allowed us a great opportunity to get out and tell our story to all these race fans,” Woodall said. “NASCAR brings a different demographic than they once did. We have a lot of die-hard beef eaters, but also a lot of folks who want to know what is going on in beef production.
“This was a great illustration of how the Federation of State Beef Councils actually works,” Woodall said. “The Federation is a group of all the beef councils that exist in many states across the country - in fact, the Oklahoma beef council was one of the major players and drivers behind our (success) at the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300.”
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For our farmers who have either- always have had cotton on their farms- or those who have more recently have added the fiber crop to their operations- we have a daily report heard on several of our Radio Stations- It's Called Cotton Talk!
Click on the Button below to listen to our most recent report
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2022 World Pork Expo Showcases Pork Industry Innovations and Education |
The World Pork Expo returns for its 34th year to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, June 8-10. Presented by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), World Pork Expo is expected to draw thousands of producers and industry professionals for three days of networking, education, innovation - and free pork, too.
“We’re delighted to welcome everyone back to World Pork Expo,” NPPC President Jen Sorenson, communications director for Iowa Select Farms in West Des Moines, Iowa, said. “This year’s Expo has an exceptional lineup of programming, including educational seminars and luncheons. It’s absolutely the industry’s must-attend event.”
Registration information will soon be available online for those who plan to attend the 2022 World Pork Expo, June 8-10.
World’s Largest Pork-Specific Trade Show
The World Pork Expo venue gives attendees the opportunity to explore more than 360,000 square feet of exhibition space. In prior years, more than 700 vendor booths representing companies from North America and around the world have presented and displayed products in the trade show space. There will also be a number of companies with hospitality tents for networking and business opportunities.
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We invite you to listen to us on great radio stations across the region on the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network weekdays-
if you missed this morning's Farm News - or you are in an area where you can't hear it- click below for this morning's Farm news from Ron Hays and KC Sheperd on RON.
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Cattle Cycle Scenario 2: What if Drought Abates and Isn't An Issue in 2022 |
Weekly, Derrell Peel, extension livestock marketing specialist at Oklahoma State University, offers his expertise in the cattle industry. This is a part of the weekly series known as the "Cow-Calf Corner" published electronically by Paul Beck. Today, Peel talks about another drought scenario.
A previous article considered what continued drought might force the industry to do in terms of additional herd liquidation. Another scenario is that drought across the country subsides and is not a significant factor in 2022. The question then becomes what will the industry try to do and to what extent will it be able to do that? The cyclical peak in the beef cow herd inventory was in 2019 and the industry has been in liquidation for three years, significantly enhanced by drought in 2021 and to a minor extent in 2020. If drought is not a limitation in 2022, will cattle producers continue herd liquidation?
The answer will be determined by what cattle producers want to do and can do relative to cow culling and heifer retention. Higher cattle prices and expectations of continued higher prices may have producers interested in slowing liquidation, holding cattle numbers steady or even expanding. However, the extent to which higher prices leads to expectations of higher profitability (and a desire to expand the herd) will be tempered by higher feed and other input costs.
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Congress Urges EPA to Protect Supply Chains Through Continued Dicamba Access |
Lawmakers are urging EPA to reconsider imposing additional restrictions on dicamba and other important crop protection tools, stating that growers losing meaningful use of dicamba, especially given the short duration before spring planting, would intensify significant herbicide supply chain challenges.
In a letter led by House Ag Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Subcommittee Ranking Member Jim Baird (R-IN) and co-signed by more than 60 members of the House, representatives urge EPA to work with growers, state regulators, and registrants to ensure dicamba can remain available to growers for 2022 and into the future. In addition, the letter raises concerns with a report on dicamba that EPA released in December.
“Congress expects EPA to base regulatory decisions on sound science and evidence. We are concerned that this report does not meet these evidentiary standards, particularly when considering significant restrictions on a vital tool growers need to maintain productive, sustainable agricultural practices,” lawmakers state in the letter.
Dicamba is an important choice for growers to have available to help manage damaging weeds. ASA provided feedback to the Congressman on letter text and is supportive of the letter.
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Beef Podcast Talks Conservation and Sustainability |
Each week, the Beltway Beef podcast brings you the latest policy news affecting the U.S. cattle and beef industry. Hear from subject-matter experts, producers, and industry leaders on the topics that impact the business viability of farms and ranches across the country.
Kim Brackett, an Idaho native, owns Brackett Ranches with her husband and four children. As a cow-calf producer, Kim understands the importance of making conservation decisions that contribute to rangeland health, wildfire mitigation, and habitat recovery. Taking care of the land and setting the future generation up for success is a top priority for Brackett. In this episode, she discusses her experience testifying in front of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture and explains how the science-based, data-driven decisions made on farms and ranches play a critical role in meeting environmental stewardship goals.
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KC at Her First NAFB Board Meeting as Southern Region Veep |
At this past November's annual meeting of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting- our own KC Sheperd was nominated and elected to be the South Region Vice President for the professional organization.
NAFB is the national trade group for agricultural broadcasters- and this week- KC had the chance to gather with several of her peers at her first board meeting in her new role with the group.
Her involvement with NAFB is a win for you and the radio stations that we serve across Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Texas and New Mexico- as it sharpens her skills as a broadcaster and journalist- and helps her network with colleagues from around the country which allows her and the Oklahoma Farm Report and the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network to have eyes and ears all across farm and ranch country.
Leading the Board of Directors for 2022 is Spencer Chase of Agri-Pulse based in Washington, DC- Spencer is serving as National President of NAFB this year.
Congrats KC!
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Today's First Look:
Ron on RON Markets as heard on K101
mornings with cash and futures reviewed- includes where the Cash Cattle market stands, the latest Feeder Cattle Markets Etc.
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Wholesale Boxed Beef Prices continue to go lower. Choice Beef was down $1.76 and Select Beef was down 79 cents on Monday, 02/21/2022.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 13,500 head on Monday, February 21- Presidents' Day.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers 1.00-3.00 lower and heifers 1.00-3.00 Higher. Steers calves 1.00-3.00 lower and heifer calves 1.00-3.00 higher. Demand is moderate
Click below for the complete closing report.
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The Joplin Regional Stockyards had a total run of 8,748 head for their market on Monday, February 21st.
Compared to last week feeder steers and heifers are trading steady. Supply was heavy with good demand.
Click on the button below for details of the trade as compiled by the USDA Market News Service.
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Each afternoon we are posting a recap of that day's markets as analyzed by Justin Lewis of KIS futures - click below for the latest update on the Livestock and Grain Futures Trade..
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Okla Cash Grain:
Daily Oklahoma Cash Grain Prices- as reported by the Oklahoma Dept. of Agriculture- The report available after the close of the Futures Trade for that day.
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